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A helicopter with 'CHRISTCHURCH HELICOPTERS' on its side, parked on a snow-covered field with mountains in the background. 1
A helicopter on a snowy mountain with people standing nearby. 2
A river with a unique turquoise color flowing through a rocky landscape. 3
A snow-covered mountain range with rugged peaks and valleys. 4
A glacier with turquoise meltwater streams. 5
By Christchurch Helicopters
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,590 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Soar over the Canterbury Plains and the braided Waimakiriri River
    • Land at Chest Peak and take in 360-degree views of the Southern Alps
    • Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight over the Southern Alps
    • Fly over the Blockbuster backdrops of Castle Hill and Lees Valley
    • Learn about the region from your pilot as you fly over the mountains

Activity location

    • Christchurch
    • Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 25 Aviation Drive, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 7676, New Zealand
    • Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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Southern Alps Scenic Helicopter Flight & Chest Peak Landing

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$1,590.00 x 1 AdultNZ$1,590.00
Total
Price is NZ$1,590.00
Until Sun, 27 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Scenic helicopter flight over the Southern Alps
  • Inclusions
    Views of Canterbury Plains, Waimakiriri River, Castle Hill, Lees Valley, Flock Hill Station
  • Inclusions
    Landing at Chest Peak
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks

What you can expect

  • Discover the picturesque Southern Alps, one of New Zealand’s most iconic land features. Fly over the immense chequerboard of the Canterbury Plains, across the tresses of the braided Waimakiriri River, and to the sheer sides of a steep gorge to touch down at Chest Peak. Sitting at just under 6,500ft, the peak dwarfs most other mountains in the region.

    Take in breathtaking, 360-degree vistas stretching from as far as the eye can see, including the Blockbuster backdrops of Castle Hill, the Lees Valley, Flock Hill Station, and beyond.

    Benefit from the knowledge of your local pilot, who will share their wealth of knowledge and personal anecdotes as you fly near their much-loved and noteworthy spots.

    Choice of Aircraft, Airbus EC120 - Can seat up to 3 passengers or the Airbus AS350 - Can seat up to 5 passengers

Location

Activity location

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    • Christchurch
    • Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 25 Aviation Drive, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 7676, New Zealand
    • Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand